Why Choose a Holiday in Crete?

Crete’s ancient civilisation stamps its presence across the island, but its beaches, mountains, and cuisine are to be enjoyed today.

Crete is the biggest, the furthest south, and the hottest of the Greek islands. Its people have a reputation for being tough, proud, and unforgiving—ask the ghosts of any of its invaders. Yet they are also famous for their hospitality and their loyalty to family and friends. Crete is big enough to be an independent country, and Crete’s Minoan civilisation pre-dates that of Classical Greece. Crete holidays take you to beaches like Vai or Elafonissos that are a match for any in Europe, and some of the most photogenic scenery in the Med